The West Bengal government has announced a set of new fines designed to deter spitting and littering in public places. The penalties will be applied in streets, parks, transit stations and other communal areas. The move is part of the state’s ongoing cleanliness drive, which seeks to reduce pollution and improve public health.
Municipal officers will be empowered to issue notices and levy fines on offenders. The initiative also includes increased monitoring through cameras and a public reporting platform. The government expects the crackdown to encourage better hygiene habits among residents and visitors.
The new measures have been welcomed by civic groups who argue that stricter enforcement is necessary to maintain Kolkata’s and West Bengal’s public spaces. The policy is effective from the beginning of the next fiscal quarter.
